Ruth Fielding at Snow Camp; Or, Lost in the Backwoods

"Ruth Fielding at Snow Camp; Or, Lost in the Backwoods" by Alice B. Emerson is an adventure story about a young girl named Ruth Fielding and her friends, Helen and Tom, who plan a winter trip to a snow camp after the holidays. Before they even reach their destination, they face unexpected problems, like an angry bull that chases them and the puzzling vanishing of a boy named Fred Hatfield. The story begins with Ruth and her friends enjoying winter fun, but this is quickly interrupted by the dangerous bull encounter while crossing a pasture. They also find Fred Hatfield, a boy who seems to be in some kind of trouble, who then joins them on their journey. As Ruth and her friends head towards Snow Camp, the story suggests there are secrets about Fred's life and why he's wandering about, promising exciting adventures in the wild.